Miscellaneous fluid – Cytology

Diagnostic Use

Cytological examination of well-preserved cellular material for the detection of normal and/or atypical cell changes affecting the specimen site.

Department

Anatomical Pathology - Cytology

Delphic Registration Code

CMIS

Synonyms

Cytology - fluid
Cytology - micellaneous fluid
Fluid cytology

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

9719

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

100

Additional Specimen Information

Specimen Collection Protocols:
Specimens from 1mL to 200mL can be collected fresh and placed into a specimen pottle or centrifuge tubes and sent to CHL - refer to Ward Protocols.

Specimen should be collected in a screw-capped container. Please ensure that the cap is closed to ensure specimen does not leak in transit.

Specimens MUST be properly labelled with full name and NHI or full name and date of birth, and accompanied with a matching request form.

If specimens are delayed or late in the day, please refrigerate (4 degrees Celsius) and send immediately the next day.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions - Refrigerate if delay eg. weekends. Spin down sample using the senders' protocol. Add sufficient CRR to the deposit to lyse the red blood cells and fix the specimen (1mL of CRR per drop of red blood cells). Resuspend and send to CHL promptly at room temperature.

Test Method

Cytological examination of slides.

Specimens centrifuged and cellular material is transferred onto glass slides, fixed and stained for cytological examination under a microscope.
Surplus material may be made into a Cytology cellblock (plasma-thrombin clot) for ancillary studies e.g. special stains; immunocytochemistry.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$89.63 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

9719

Test-adding Cytology can be done up to 7 days on the original specimen, BUT delays in fixation may make cytological examination and interpretation difficult. A repeat sample may be advisable in this situation, if easily obtainable.
Samples are stored in a refrigerator until reported (usually within 7 days) before being discarded.

Contact Information

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